Crime
Juvenile Injured in Shooting on Chef Menteur Highway, Female Suspect in Custody
New Orleans, LA — The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon, January 22, 2024, in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway.
According to preliminary reports, officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:30 p.m. and discovered a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities confirmed that a female suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
The circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation.
The NOPD is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504) 822-1111, where tips can be provided anonymously.
Further details, including potential charges and updates on the victim’s condition, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.